(New York, NY) May 9, 2016 – Today Donald J. Trump announced Governor Chris Christie (R-NJ) will serve as Transition Team Chairman. Mr. Trump is the presumptive Presidential nominee for the Republican Party and continues to take critical steps to gear up for the general election against potential Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, or whoever.

Mr. Trump stated, “Governor Christie is an extremely knowledgeable and loyal person with the tools and resources to put together an unparalleled Transition Team, one that will be prepared to take over the White House when we win in November. I am grateful to Governor Christie for his contributions to this movement.”

Governor Chris Christie will serve as Transition Team Chairman, overseeing an extensive team of professionals preparing to take over the White House, and all that entails, in the fall. Governor Christie has been a loyal supporter and confidant to Mr. Trump and the campaign. He has been entrusted to oversee this important task with the goal to implement this team in an official capacity in November.

Governor Christie said, “I am honored by the confidence being placed in me by Mr. Trump and look forward to putting together a first rate team to assemble an administration to help best serve the President-elect and the nation.”

Mr. Trump has begun shifting towards a general election strategy and implementing an infrastructure capable of securing a victory including making key hires, building a finance operation to benefit the Republican Party and unifying the party by working with several Republican leaders now voicing their support for Mr. Trump and his candidacy.

(New York, NY) February 26th, 2016 - Today Donald J. Trump received the coveted endorsement of highly respected New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at a campaign rally in Fort Worth, TX. The endorsement comes one day after the latest Republican debate and just days before the votes are cast in the Super Tuesday primary contest.

Mr. Trump stated, “It is my great honor to receive the endorsement of the Governor. We have had a wonderful relationship for many years. He is a solid person that I have tremendous respect for. I am really proud to receive the support of the Governor and his family.”

Governor Christie, who ended his Presidential bid earlier this month following the New Hampshire primary added, “Donald is a leader. He is a successful person that, like me, isn’t afraid to tell it like it is. Our system is broken and it won’t be fixed from the inside. I am proud to offer my endorsement of his candidacy for President.”

Governor Christie joined Mr. Trump at a campaign event in Texas to officially announce the endorsement and will travel with him to Oklahoma City for a rally later today.

Mr. Trump has also been endorsed by Congressmen Chris Collins, Congressman Duncan Hunter, Jr., former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin, South Carolina Lt. Governor Henry McMaster, Arizona Treasurer Jeff DeWitt and many other influential conservative leaders. He will campaign in Oklahoma later today and travel to Arkansas, Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Georgia and beyond over the next few days.

HOUSTON, Texas — Presidential candidate Ted Cruz today released the following statement in response to the announcement that Governor Chris Christie and Carly Fiorina have suspended their campaigns for President:

Carly Fiorina and Chris Christie are strong, principled individuals. They ran impressive campaigns and energized a great many people.

Christie’s background in law enforcement resonated with voters looking for someone who will vigorously combat radical Islamic terrorism and keep this country safe. And Carly did a terrific job standing up to Hillary Clinton, making the clear case for how a return to the free market principles that built this country can bring back jobs and economic growth for our nation.

I congratulate both of them on their hard-fought and well-run campaigns. I’m grateful they ran, and wish them both the very best moving forward.

Chris Christie Email to Supporters on Suspending his Campaign for President

I ran for president with the message that the government needs to once again work for the people, not the people work for the government. And while running for president I tried to reinforce what I have always believed - that speaking your mind matters, that experience matters, that competence matters and that it will always matter in leading our nation. That message was heard by and stood for by a lot of people, but just not enough and that's ok. I have both won elections that I was supposed to lose and I've lost elections I was supposed to win and what that means is you never know what will happen. That is both the magic and the mystery of politics - you never quite know when which is going to happen, even when you think you do.

And so today, I leave the race without an ounce of regret. I'm so proud of the campaign we ran, the people that ran it with me and all those who gave us their support and confidence along the way. Mary Pat and I thank you for the extraordinary display of loyalty, friendship, understanding and love.

Chris Christie Visits South Carolina on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 and Thursday, February 11, 2016

Wednesday, February 10, 2016MORRISTOWN, NJ - Today, Governor Christie will travel to New Jersey. We will advise of any further scheduling changes.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Immediately following the primary on Wednesday morning, Governor Christie heads to South Carolina to participate in the Presidential Candidate Town Hall Forum hosted by the Conservative Leadership Project. He also has stops on Thursday in Beaufort and Hilton Head.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - On New Hampshire primary day, Governor Christie will visit two polling locations, stop by T-Bones Great American Eatery in Derry and visit the Chris Christie for President headquarters in Bedford and Salem.

MORRISTOWN, NJ - On the day before New Hampshire’s First In The Nation Presidential Primary, Governor Chris Christie received the public endorsement of two of the state’s most dedicated Veterans advocates, Gold Star Mother Natalie Healy and VFW State Commander Lew Chipola.

“Governor Christie is the sensible, intelligent problem solver we need in the White House,” said Healy. “He answers questions with specific, direct solutions based on his experience leading his state as governor. Governor Christie’s town hall meeting educated, inspired, and energized me and confirmed my belief after Saturday night’s debate that he is the only candidate with the character and qualities we need in our next commander-in-chief. Our country needs a president who is straightforward with the American people, not another politician who presents lofty, ambiguous ideals. Governor Christie has the experience of a strong, tough leader combined with the wit and humor Americans need to give us hope that brighter days are ahead. Governor Christie will be the experienced captain of our sacred ship, and only he can guide it with confidence through the dangerous shoals ahead.”

“As a governor with executive experience managing a complex state, Governor Christie is prepared to make tough decisions and deliver results as our next president,” said Chipola. “Governor Christie’s strong leadership style and direct approach will help America regain the confidence of our allies and will send a clear message to our enemies. As a former US Attorney who prosecuted corrupt politicians and terrorists, I know Chris Christie is tough enough to take on the serious challenges that Congress is afraid to face. He passed historic reforms in New Jersey that many thought were impossible, and he has the experience to reform the VA to ensure that our veterans receive the proper treatment they have earned through their service.”

US Army Lt. Colonel Lew Chipola (ret.) of Nashua serves as the New Hampshire State Commander of the VFW.

Natalie Healy of Exeter lost her son, Navy SEAL Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Healy on June 28, 2005 when his helicopter was shot down in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The story of the attack was the basis for the book and motion picture Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell.

Chipola and Healy will join the Veterans for Christie coalition led by national co-chairs Paul Chevalier and Walt Havenstein and New Hampshire co-chairs Mark McCabe and Richard Brothers.